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The ''Rainbow'', launched in New York in 1845 to sail in the China trade for the firm Howland & Aspinwall, was the first extreme clipper ship. ==The first extreme clipper ship== Rainbow is considered to be the first extreme clipper ship. It was built in 1845, in accordance with John W. Griffiths' ideas, and followed by the ''Sea Witch'' ship the next year. Both of the vessels are cited as being highly influential in subsequent merchant hull design.〔 〕 Though initial opinions were that the Rainbow would sink during its first trip, its subsequent success led to a rush to adopt the new design in shipbuilding acrosss Boston, New York, Philadelphia and British manufacturing companies.〔 〕 Its design was created around the concept of sacrificing cargo capacity for speed. As per Griffiths' ideas, it featured a lengthening of the bow above water, a drawing out and sharpening of the forward body, and the greatest breadth further aft.〔''THE CLIPPER SHIP ERA'', Clarke, Arthur H., 1912〕 These modifications had the effect of minimizing water resistance. He allegedly formulated his design after the owner's previous ship, the Ann McKim.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Rainbow (clipper)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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